Events - The Friends of the Scottsdale Public Library

28Apr, 2023

Someburros to Donate 30 Percent of Sales to Library on May 18

The next Friends restaurant fundraiser will take place at Someburros in North Scottsdale (7501 E Frank Lloyd Wright Boulevard) on May 18.

This fundraiser will feature a few additional benefits to distinguish it from our previous restaurant fundraisers:

The Friends will receive 30 percent of the proceeds, so a larger percentage of your purchase will benefit a great cause
The fundraiser will take place all day (9am to 9pm), so you can enjoy huevos racheros in the morning, a taco salad for lunch, and/or an enchilada combo for dinner

You can either show the Friends flyer when you order, or simply mention the Friends. Please share this fundraiser with friends and family so we can generate as many sales as possible.

4Feb, 2023

Chick-fil-A Mobile Spirit Night Set for March 15

Our next restaurant fundraiser will take place at a family favorite location, Chick-fil-A, on Wednesday, March 15 from 4pm to 7pm.

The Friends will receive 20 percent of all orders placed via the Chick-fil-A mobile app, Chick-fil-A One, during this period.

This will work differently than other Friends restaurant fundraisers, in that you don’t need to present a flyer when you order. Here is how to participate:

Download the Chick-fil-A mobile app, Chick-fil-A One, on your phone or tablet
Create an account in the app, or log in using your existing account (you can also sign in with your Apple or Google account)
Choose the “Pickup at restaurant” option and select the 89th & Shea location (near Mustang Library)
Click “Start my order” on Wednesday, March 15 between 4pm and 7pm
You can pay for the food on the app or when you pick-up in store

The Chick-fil-A One app gives you points for every order you make, so frequent customers are likely already using the app to purchase. Thank you for supporting Scottsdale Public Library with this fundraiser.

15Dec, 2022

BJ’s Fundraiser Set for February 1

Friends of the Scottsdale Public Library will be partnering with BJ’s Restaurant & Brewhouse in Desert Ridge (21001 North Tatum Blvd) to receive 20 percent of food sales on February 1.

*Support the Library will in-person or take-out orders at BJ’s*

From 5pm to 10pm, you have three options to participate in this BJ’s fundraiser:

Dine in and present our flyer at any time during your meal
Order online and enter the six-digit fundraiser code FEB321 when you check-out
Order take-out and present our flyer when paying

BJ’s has something for all the food lovers in your family, including burgers and steaks, pizza and pasta, and soups and salads.

While known for its large selection of beers, the Friends will only receive a portion of proceeds from food and non-alcoholic beverages.

The Friends has raised over $1,700 through restaurant fundraisers in 2021 and 2022, and this is a delicious way to continue supporting the library. Thank you for your support, and we hope to see you on February 1.

1Nov, 2022

Krispy Kreme Fundraiser Benefits Friends Through November 30

During the month of November, you can participate in our Krispy Kreme fundraiser. Enjoy delicious donuts while benefiting the Friends of the Scottsdale Public Library through our Digital Dozens campaign.

Visit https://tinyurl.com/spldonuts to purchase a dozen original glazed donuts between now and November 30 for $12. Once you order, you will receive a non-expiring voucher to pick-up your freshly cooked dozen at any Krispy Kreme location (including the store at 7055 E Shea Blvd in Scottsdale near Mustang Library).

The Friends will receive $4.50 of your purchase (over 33 percent). We have set a goal of 100 dozens sold in hopes of raising $450 toward Scottsdale Public Library programs. There is no limit on how many dozens you order.

Share this fundraiser with friends and family and help us meet our goal. You’ll enjoy some delicious (and famous) donuts while benefiting a great cause.

30Oct, 2022

2022 Spirit of Literacy Award Winners Announced

Please join us in congratulating the 2022 Spirit of Literacy Award (SOL) winners: Peggy Sharp Chamberlain, Phillip Payne, Mariko Whelan, and the Literary Society of the Southwest (LSSW). The awards will be presented on Saturday, November 5.

Since 2002, the SOL Awards recognize significant contributions to support libraries and literacy in Scottsdale by individuals, corporations, foundations, and other entities. The Friends Board of Directors selects the winners annually.

Sharp Chamberlain was a six year member and former Chair of the Scottsdale Library Board. She also served three years on the Friends Board of Directors and re-launched its membership program, in addition to providing authors for children’s programs at the library.

Payne is the owner and artist-in-residence at Anticus Fine Art Gallery/Independent Bookstore in Old Town Scottsdale. He hosts author presentations and book clubs, and has partnered with the Friends and LDV Winery on three art, book, and wine pairings during 2022.

Whelan is the Early Learning, Youth & Teen Services Coordinator for Scottsdale Public Library. She is a published author who presents at conferences on early learning, and facilitates programs sponsored by the Friends such as Family Read Aloud Nights and Girls in STEM.

LSSW provides grants to community organizations with literacy missions and hosts luncheons with author discussions. LSSW provided funding to the Friends for the SkyRoom renovation and FRAN program.

For the first time, the 2022 SOL award presentations will be open to the public as they will be incorporated into the Scottsdale Library Cardholder Celebration on November 5 at Scottsdale Stadium. The awards will be presented at 6pm.

26Jul, 2022

Book & Wine Pairing Set for September 18

In celebration of Banned Books Week from September 18-24, the Friends is hosting an art, book, and wine pairing fundraiser that will discuss banned books on Sunday, September 18 at 6pm.

Anticus Event — *Attendees enjoying our February wine fundraiser*

This is the third event featuring art viewing, book discussion, and wine tastings that the Friends is putting on at Anticus Fine Art Gallery in Old Town Scottsdale. The previous events both sold out quickly.

For a $75 ticket, attendees will receive five samples of wine from LDV Estate Winery, appetizers, five book passage readings (at least four of which will feature banned books), and a private screening of five Anticus art pieces. Friends members will receive a $10 discount.

Attendance is limited to 15 people to ensure a safe and intimate experience. To purchase your ticket, please visit https://ticketstripe.com/events/1030028.

17May, 2022

SkyRoom Now Open for Family Storytime

Scottsdale Public Library re-opened its storytime room, now known as the SkyRoom, at Civic Center Library on May 12. The ceremony included an open house and a storytime for two and three year olds.

Sky Room Check Presentation — *Friends, Library and Fiesta Bowl representatives pose with $25,000 check*

The room renovation began in 2021, and more than doubled the size of the space to 3,428 square feet. TheSky Room also features a new audio/visual system, a flat screen Smart TV, and other technological components.

SkyRoom sponsors Fiesta Bowl Charities and Literary Society of the Southwest were both recognized during the opening remarks. Fiesta Bowl Charities also presented an oversized check and award to the Friends as one of its 2021 grant recipients.

The overall cost of the renovation was nearly $500,000, and the Friends donated $28,000 during the Phase 1 construction. Phase 2 funding is now underway, where Friends will raise an additional $28,000 to furnish the space with tables, lounge seating, and custom shelving.

If you would like to donate to this campaign, please visit our Storytime Room Expansion page. If you would like to enjoy the new space with your family, check out the library’s schedule of upcoming Family Storytimes.

12Apr, 2022

Join Our Wine Fundraiser on April 24

In partnership with Anticus Fine Art Gallery and LDV Estate Winery, the Friends of the Scottsdale Public Library is hosting a fine wine, fine art, and book discussion fundraiser on Sunday, April 24 at 6pm.

Tickets for the event are $75, and it will be held at Anticus. Friends members will receive a $10 discount.

Your ticket will include five samples of wine from LDV, small bites paired with the wine, five book passage readings and discussion, and a private screening of five Anticus art pieces.

Attendees are also eligible to win prizes including an Anticus gift certificate and bottles of wine from LDV.

At our two previous wine tastings in January and February, tickets sold out quickly. To ensure a safe and intimate experience, we are limiting attendance at this event to 15 people.

To purchase your ticket, please visit https://ticketstripe.com/events/1028669. For other upcoming Friends events, check out our Events page.

Editor’s Note: This event is postponed until September 18. We apologize for any inconvenience.

1Mar, 2022

Friends Members Enjoy High Tea With Authors

The Friends of the Scottsdale Public Library celebrated “We Love Reading” month with a high tea celebration featuring 18 guests, six local authors and an afternoon of fun on February 24.

TeaTime Scottsdale served as host for this sold out event. Guests enjoyed multiple varieties of tea, sandwiches, and desserts while discussing books with authors Dan Baldwin, Donis Casey, Dianne Freeman, Karen Odden, Betty Webb, and Dianne White.

To ensure a safe and intimate event, each table featured three Friends members and an author. While the event was not exclusive to Friends members, they received a $10 discount on tickets. In all, 14 of the 18 attendees were Friends members.

The Friends want to extend a special thank you to Sonoran National Insurance Group for its sponsorship of this event.

The event was such a success that a sequel is already being discussed. In order to receive priority notice (and discounts) for all Friends events, consider becoming a member today.

21Feb, 2022

Eat at Portillo’s to Benefit Library on February 28

Our next restaurant fundraiser will take place Monday, February 28 from 3pm to 9pm at Portillo’s in Scottsdale, where 20 percent of your purchase will benefit Scottsdale Library.

Portillo's Food — *A sample of food available at Portillo’s*

Portillo’s specializes in Chicago-style food, including hot dogs and Italian beef. It also features salads and pasta dishes.

Here is how to participate in this fundraiser:

Visit Portillo’s (10574 N 90th St, a mile from Mustang Library on Shea Blvd) anytime between 3pm and 9pm
Show this flyer, printed or on your phone), or mention Scottsdale Library when you first order (if ordering drive-thru, you must mention the fundraiser at the ordering window)

Our restaurant fundraisers brought in over $1,300 during 2021, and we appreciate all support as we continue raising money for the library.